The NFL announced today that quarterback DREW BREES was named the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week for games played on December 15-19.

Brees completed 80 percent of his passes for 412 yards and five touchdowns in the Saints’ 42-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. His passing yards, touchdowns and passer rating were the highest of any quarterback on the weekend.

Fans voted for more than their favorite players. The weekly FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Awards are also a win for local communities. Along with the player awards, FedEx is making a $2,000 donation in each of the winning players’ names to the local Junior Achievement area offices in Greater New Orleans and Greater Miami. The funding is used to help U.S. small business development, by educating the next generation of entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their own businesses.